Job Description

The West Point Band is a U.S. Army premier band whose main duty is to perform for local, national, and international audiences in support of the West Point community, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Army.

Serve as a live sound engineer for the West Point Band with large and small ensembles in concert, ceremonial, and popular music settings

Train and lead teams in the loading, set up, and tear down processes for indoor and outdoor live concerts
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Build and wire portable sound systems and large sound system components
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Perform inventory control and maintenance of equipment

Secondary duties related to the day-to-day functioning of the West Point Band will be assigned based on experience, knowledge, interest, and/or needs of the unit. This could include video, lighting, and live stream skills.
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Questions about this job listing should be directed to Master Sergeant Brandie Lane, branden.lane@westpoint.edu

Qualifications

Expert level knowledge and use of digital and analog consoles, digital and analog routing, microphone techniques for live and studio environments, basic acoustics principles, delivery and playback formats, and ability to work in Macintosh and PC software
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Experience with small and large sound systems and ability to communicate amplification, signal flow, and electrical needs

Experience with wireless microphone systems

Ability to lift/lower 200 pounds of equipment six feet in four-person teams and push/pull 200 pounds of equipment on wheeled carts or cases 50 yards in two-person teams

Ability to work under pressure with time constraints

Ability to demonstrate professionalism and positive attitude while taking direction from leadership/supervisors

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preference will be given to those who have an experience in other technical areas, including video, live stream, stage design, and lighting

Ability to meet Army initial entry requirements and maintain a professional appearance. Must be a U.S. citizen or other qualified resident. Position requires at least a four-year service contract; candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment.

Upon accepting employment with the West Point Band, the hired candidate will be required to complete Army Basic Training.

Military Personnel

Military personnel must also submit their Soldier Record Brief (or equivalent) without photo, three years of performance evaluation reports, and a Commander’s Intent to Release memo.

Electronic Submission